Why Zeeland?
Three quarters of Zeeland’s soil is used for food production. Many large (international) companies have already found their way to Zeeland. Not only because of the good production possibilities, but also because of the many opportunities Zeeland offers for the processing, packaging, storage, transhipment and transport of agrifood products.
In Zeeland, we are pushing hard for the protein transition and the province is seeing substantial developments in the area of robotisation in the sector. Zeeland offers many advantages in this regard. In particular for the production of insect-based proteins, plant-based meat substitutes and land-based aquaculture.
Thanks to its attractive maritime climate, Zeeland is a very suitable location for a variety of players within the agrifood sector.
With an annual average of 1,650 hours of sunshine, Zeeland is the sunniest place in the Netherlands. Fresh clean water is always nearby, for example for fish farming on land or as cooling water for industries.
Zeeland has a very strategic location between two ports of global importance: Rotterdam and Antwerp. And what is more, one of Europe’s largest ports is located right within Zeeland: North Sea Port, which includes the ports of Vlissingen, Terneuzen and Ghent and is also known as the gateway to Europe. Congestion-free connections by water, road and rail provide access to the hinterland and to the North Sea.
Zeeland’s agrifood cluster is large and diverse. From large players in the producing and processing industry to pioneers in the field of aquaculture and the development of sustainable proteins. North Sea Port has its own Food Port with specialised facilities and service providers.
Developments in Zeeland’s agrifood sector
In Zeeland, we are pushing hard for the protein transition and the province is seeing substantial developments in the area of robotisation in the sector.
Entrepreneur stories
Read why these companies chose Zeeland and how we helped them
Interested in establishing or expanding your agrifood business in Zeeland?
We can guide you through the process. From finding a location to financing opportunities and matchmaking.
Subsidies and incentives
Subsidies and incentives can contribute significantly to the financing of your business in Zeeland. In addition to the favourable corporate tax in the Netherlands, both the regional and national government and Europe offer many reliable incentives from which you can benefit.
